
FoundMyFitness
#014 Sauna Use and Building Resilience to Stress with Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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11 Sept 2015 · 1h 4m
Muscle growth
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In this episode Rhonda talks about: (00:00) Introduction (03:00) Heat stress makes the body more resilient to the stresses of aging (14:45) Possible mechanisms why sauna use reduces heart disease risk (16:45) Sauna enhances athletic endurance and muscle growth (28:16) Sauna use stimulates neurogenesis and improves cognitive function and mood (37:34) Sauna use detoxifies BPA, PCBs, phthalates, and other metals (51:10) Practical applications sauna use and other heat stressors like hot yoga If y...